Learn the pros and cons of a patio installation in winter. When the temperatures drop in Montgomery County and snow is inevitable, most Collegeville and nearby homeowners put off their backyard patio project until spring. People don’t think it’s a possibility, but we have installed patios throughout the winter with great success. By installing a […]
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Knowing two key tips will help you find a qualified landscaper. The challenge for someone typing in Landscaping Contractors in Gilbertsville PA or Landscaping Contractors in Collegeville PA or any other given area is that there is no clear standard for evaluating which contractor is qualified when searching on the internet. Googling Landscaping Companies Gilbertsville
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Create a new bed using the smothering method of removing grass. Sod removal is easy with this non toxic method If you have been thinking about turning a grassy area into a new garden bed, you first have to remove the grass. There are different techniques to accomplish this goal. Digging out your lawn is
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Don’t worry! Needle loss is a yearly occurrence. The fall season means cooler temperatures and it’s very typical for older needles on the inside of conifers, spruce and fir trees to turn yellow or brown and eventually drop off. It is most noticeable on pine trees. Pines have such an open texture and the
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Winterberry Holly. Photo Credit: Proven Winners Plants with berries have winter appeal. Adding color to your late fall/early winter garden is a great way to keep your landscaping looking colorful against a wintry background. Planting shrubs with berries not only add a punch of color as well as provide food for birds and wildlife, but
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Douglassville, PA Installation of Retaining Wall and Terrace Retaining walls are a welcome addition to home landscape. Centuries ago, retaining walls were constructed to prevent soil erosion and drainage problems, but today they are often used to add visual interest to yards. In addition to being attractive as well as useful, they increase a home’s
3-D image of fire pit Extend your outdoor living space into late fall Both fire pits and fireplaces are a great way to extend the livability of your outdoor space when the weather turns cool. If you’re undecided about which fire feature to choose, ask yourself a few key questions to help with the decision
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Hakonechloa Grass Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ and Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold are attractive ornamental grasses that grow 12 to 18” tall and 18 to 24” wide. The macra “Aureola’ is variegated gold with a green stripe. The macra ‘All Gold” is all gold and tends to be more vigorous. Both have an attractive habit of falling
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Poison Ivy. Pixabay photo How to Identify the Poison Ivy Plant The leaves are the best ways to identify poison ivy. Poison ivy has compound leaves, which means that each leaf is comprised of three pointed leaflets. The middle leaflet has a much longer stalk than the two side ones. The shape, texture and color
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Severe hot spells can stress out new plantings. This could be a hotter than normal summer for Collegeville and surrounding areas. The 2018 Farmer’s Almanac is predicting this summer will be hotter than normal, with the hottest periods in early June, early July, and early and mid-to late August and rainfall below normal. Water. Water. Water!
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Our four-legged canine friends may be awfully cute, but the ugly yellow patches or brown spots their urine leaves behind are definitely not attractive. This could be counterproductive to your lawn care and lawn maintenance efforts. Understand the Science of Dog Pee Dog urine has a high concentration of nitrogen and when Fido pees, the
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It’s better for your family, your pets and the environment. Organic-based. It’s a word on the lips of more and more people today. From the food we eat to the products we use to clean our homes, organic products are gaining momentum for people who pay attention to the things they put in their bodies
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